HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT)– Homewood Police are searching for a man they say assaulted a woman, then tried to kidnap her.

The incident happened in the Court DeVille area Tuesday night. Investigators say the woman was walking from a friend’s apartment when an unidentified male grabbed her and dragged her into a vacant apartment, covering her mouth. The woman broke free from her attacker, screaming for help to people in the area. The man was not located.

The suspect is described as a 5’10” to 6′ foot tall male, with a medium build. Anyone with information on this attack is urged to call Homewood Police at 332-6200.